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AmeriCorps is in the news across the country. Check out some of our latest media mentions. Please note: this is not a comprehensive list.
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AP: Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation

Thalia Beaty | Nov. 19, 2024

From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic.

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SUNY Oneonta Named “School of National Service”

The Daily Star | Nov. 7, 2023

SUNY Oneonta will offer new incentives, including scholarships, enrollment deferrals and application fee waivers, to AmeriCorps alumni applying for the spring 2024 term and beyond. As a “School of National Service,” the university “actively recognizes AmeriCorps alumni for the value of their service,” according to a media release. Read more on The Daily Star.

Health Disparities Among the Many Unique Challenges for People in Rural America

American Heart Association Newsroom | Nov. 7, 2023

The American Heart Association has an ongoing commitment to improving the health and health care access of people living in rural America and continues to add new initiatives targeting these special challenges. Read more on the American Heart Association Newsroom.

City of Birmingham Holding Warmth Supply Drive for Homeless Community

FOX6 | Nov. 6, 2023

The city of Birmingham is partnering with AmeriCorps VISTAs to host a warmth supply drive on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 9. Items collected will be used to support the warming stations coordinated by the city and its community partners and to help those experiencing homelessness. Read more on FOX 6.

AmeriCorps St. Louis Invites Community to 13th Annual Share The Warmth Fundraiser

Jane Kersch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Nov. 6, 2023

AmeriCorps St. Louis, a leading nonprofit dedicated to serving communities, is proud to host its 13th annual Share The Warmth fundraiser to assist those in need. With a mission to address the critical needs of individuals and families struggling to stay warm during the winter season, AmeriCorps St. Louis invites the community to come together for an evening of compassion and support. Read more on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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